MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We wish all of our family and friends a very merry Christmas!   ho ho ho!

Only 6 Days Until Christmas

Not finished with Christmas shopping? (I'm not!)  You only have 6 days to get everything crossed off your list.  YIKES!

Here are some suggestions we think would make awesome gifts for the special ladies in your life.  Call Ophelia 850.231.0676 and we can hold something for you, help you decide on a fabulous gift, or put together a Gift Certificate!   She will LOVE a gift from Ophelia!

44Knots Tote Bag

Undrest Robe

OndadeMar Raffia Hat

Handmade Cuff Bracelet from SantaFe, NM

Win a FREE Eugenia Kim silk Headband!

 This local 30A girl  was recently photographed wearing her new Eugenia Kim headband. Who is she??

Be the first to answer this question on Ophelia's blog and win this yellow/navy shell silk charmeuse wide-twisted reversible headband! Retail value is $60-

What Woman Doesn't Love Beautiful One-Of-A-Kind Jewelry?

With the price of Gold skyrocketing, sterling silver pieces are  this season's must have jewelry!

sterling silver handmade paillettes

We are so fortunate at Ophelia to carry this unique handmade jewelry from a lovely couple in Santa Fe.  The pieces are beautiful, unique and a must have!   Stop by the shop and see for yourself.  We think you'll be able to cross off a few people on your Christmas list for sure.   Necklaces have become a staple in women's wardrobes because of their versatility.  Most work well with Ts and jeans OR sequins and stilettos -- truly must-have

fabulous wide sterling silver cuff

big sterling silver hoops

sterling silver bracelets adorned with pallettes and turquois

unique sterling silver ring by Lauren Wolf

Ophelia also carries beautiful jewelry designs by Candace Price. Is there anything that she can't do?

 (Stay tuned because a holiday giveaway will be happening very soon and you could win one of these gorgeous pieces!)

Candace Price Jewelry!!

Knitted Bikinis from San Fran?

Today I received an email about these Handmade knitted bikinis that have been featured in some recent west coast fashion shows.

Brightly colored yarn is loosely knitted on top of a contrasting colored lining. This creates a layered effect in the sunlight. It is the different colors of the yarn and lining that really makes these suits stand out. The suits are fully lined!

Beacause each suit is handmade the prices tend to be a little higher. So my questions to you are :
1. Do you like?
2. Would you pay $225 for this suit?


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SANTA!... I know him!

Santa Clause stopped by Ophelia the other night. We had a great time helping him find the right suit for Mrs. Clause!!

He seemed to like the Shoshanna Tie dye for his lady. Santa also liked the frayed Lola hat for himself.

Vivian loved being his helper!

Not so sure about the creepy Santa looking at bikinis...

New OndadeMar 2011 and Tori Praver!!

New OndadeMar 2011 and Tori Praver have been added online. CLICK HERE to check it out and make sure you click on "view all" so you can see all of the new stuff!

Tori Praver Hoku in Aztec print

OndadeMar Susana black lace up

Swimsuits and Olive Oil??

Ophelia is excited to be carrying Mac Farms Olive Oil!

 This olive oil is produced locally by our wonderful farmer friends over at Mac Farms. The oil is made from Italian olive trees that are grown in the San Juaquin Valley in CA. Olives are pressed using an old stone press and the resulting peppery finish oil  is then shipped to the McAlexanders. AND we are so lucky for it. What a wonderful gift!!! Come taste for yourself.

Holiday party at the Shops of Grayton

Tree by the Studio Gallery

Come this Thrusday (4-7) to browse through the Shops of Grayton while you enjoy wine, food, and live music. There is a rumor that Santa Clause might be showing up too!!

Sarah Sullivan of the Studio Gallery

Thank you Sarah Sullivan for organizing this Holiday event. Sarah and her husband Bill are the new owners of the Studio Gallery. Make sure you check out all of their adorable Holiday decorations. Ophelia was thrilled to receive their perfectly funky Christmas tree which you see in our photo!

Angels and Nativity scene at the Studio

The other fabulous shops participating are Sawyer Art, Modeo, Shooz of Grayton, and Fisher's Flowers.
Grove of Fisher's Flowers just opened her own eco- friendly shop. She carries lots of cute Christmas ornaments and stocking stuffers!

Fisher's flowers

Don Sawyer of Sawyer's Art is my next door neighbor. Come check out his one of a kind art! Don likes to light up the chiminea on his side porch and serve coffee. Thank goodness he's my neighbor!!

Don Sawyer

Must Have - LOLA HATS!

Sure, it's getting a little chilly to be sporting a bikini but Ophelia has so much more than just swimsuits.  Put us on your list for holiday shopping because we carry gorgeous jewelry, bags, sandals, coverups, and HATS.  Gorgeous, unique, fun Lola hats just arrived and we are so excited to carry them!  We're not the only ones singing the praises of Lola, either.  They have been featured in Elle, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, W, Allure, InStyle, Jane, Marie Claire and on and on.   Here are a few shots of Tori and Ana the day we received our boxes!   You HAVE to come to the store and try them on...absolutely gorgeous!

Shan 2011

You asked for it, we bought it! Ophelia has spent most of the off-season restocking our inventory with designers that customers requested. One such line is Shan.

Black Lola one-piece

The Shan 2011 collection is bursting with glamour. With a fifties flair, these unique and chic suits are sure to make every woman happy.  Stop by Ophelia or shop online to view the Shan 2011 collection.

Lola Print one-piece

Who says it's too cold to go to the beach?!

Ana Mall and I decided to suit up and head to the beach yesterday. Ophelia has received so many new shipments these past few weeks that we decided to stage our own little photo shoot. Naturally we headed to Grayton Beach.

Ana in a Tori Praver Daisy bikini 

Grayton Beach State Park is a must do for visitors. This 2000 acre State Park sits on the south side of 30A next to Western Lake. Visiters are  offered the oppurtunity to camp, kayak or canoe. Ophelia's favorite thing is the Nature Trail which winds through a costal forrest where scurb oaks and magnolias all seem to twist together along the sand. This is where Ana and I took most of our pics!

OndadeMar dress and scarf

Touche ruffle bikini and OndadeMar scarf

Touche ruffle bikini top

Karla Colletto tankini

Karla Colletto Tankini and Lola Hat

oh so chic hat by Lola

Pin stripped tankini and skirt by Robin Piconne

Robin Piccone tankini

Robin Piccone arpon back tankini

An Interview with Tilly Towel Creator Candace Price

Candace Price is the heart and soul (and brains) behind the gorgeous line of products called Tilly Towel.   She is a mother, wife, entrepreneur, business owner  and our friend!  Hope you enjoy getting to know her a little better...

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF, CANDACE. 
I have lived in South Walton for over 6 years and I love fashion and design!  I have been designing and making jewelry since I moved to the beach from Nashville.  A couple of years ago I searched for the perfect beach towel.  To my surprise, I never found it so I decided to make my own.  That was the beginning of Tilly Towel!  I began by producing fabric samples with various types of terry cloth.  Then I selected a pattern and we proceeded with production.  I began with two products – the adult and baby towels.  Since then I have added children’s hooded towels and cover ups.  

DESCRIBE THE TILLY PRODUCTS AND WHAT MAKES THEM SO WONDERFUL.
Tilly Towel products are made with 100% cotton fabric and French terry cloth.  The more you wash them the softer they become.

WHAT IS YOUR INSPIRATION?
I definitely have a creative side that allows me to explore with lots of different ideas.  I love design and fashion and that is probably where I find most of my inspiration.  We also take family trips each year and I enjoy harnessing inspiration from other places.  One of my favorite spots is St Barths.  It always gets my creative juices flowing.  

HOW DOES OUR BEACH ENVIRONMENT AFFECT YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS? 
There is nothing better than the beach and the laid back attitude that goes along with it.  The tranquility of our area with the dunes and dune lakes is a great foundation in which I build on. 

IF YOU COULDN’T LIVE AT THE BEACH, WHERE WOULD YOU LIVE AND WHY?
I don’t think I could live anywhere but the beach!  But if there was one other place, I think the style in Aspen is top notch.  We travel there quite a bit because my husband is an avid skiier.  It is a nice compliment to our time on 30-A.

BIGGEST PET PEEVE?  
Bad champagne at parties.

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPIEST? 
My family!  I’m a big family girl and love nothing more than to be with my son, husband, and my Pug Tilly.

IF YOU COULD SWAP LIVES WITH SOMEONE FOR ONE DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE WITH? 
Hmmm this is a hard one.  I would love to be Tory Burch.  She has built a sucessful brand from her own style.  I would love to understand the business aspects of growing a brand that hits the masses.

ADVICE TO OTHER WOMEN WHO ARE AFRAID TO TAKE A RISK?  
Just do it!  You’ll be surprised at the support you receive from the community that helps you juggle work & family!


Thanks so much Candace!  We love your products and YOU!   To purchase the Tilly Towel, just click here!  

Tori Praver 2011 collection

Tori Praver

Not only is Tori Praver one of today's most beautiful swimwear models, it turns out she also knows a thing or two about fashion design.  Tori's smocked, simple bikinis and one- pieces have taken the industry by storm. This line is in high demand and Ophelia is excited to bring it to ya!
 CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE FOR TORI PRAVER  ** check back later for more TP inventory

Ophelia carries this Hoku Merlot bikini

Daisy Sand bikini

Lucy smocked one-piece in Black Batik

Black Mary Jane one-piece

JUST ADDED TO ONLINE STORE: NEW TORI PRAVER INVENTORY!! click here (make sure you hit "view all")

Hoku bikini in Plum